What area code should I look for in my budget and best area possible for that budget?

I want to be a part of this market because I know I can offer tenants a well-maintained, up-to-code home.

@Akil MitchellFrom my experience, when buying a property, it's crucial to assess local building codes, potential de-conversion costs, and permit requirements.

It still is very possible to find properties that meet the 1% rule without much difficulty; but it’s also tougher now to find a mortgage for anything valued under $100k – regardless of condition or P&L.To me, the shenanigans Code Enforcement continues to play on a new owner after a sale plus the recent increase on the annual rental registration fee really discourages buying more in the City.

Most of it will be DIY with inspections to make sure it's to code.

Do you want to build it to code and get it approved by the county? 

I am specifically looking at zip codes 76543 and 76549.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

From what I’m seeing, it looks like (and should continue to look like) the clay, Cicero, and Liverpool areas are expected to get some of the higher appreciation in the coming years due to close proximity to Micron (Zip Codes 13039, 13041, 13088, 13090).

What part of (or zip code within) LA County are you looking in?